The no-till seeders of various soil opener configurations have been shown to produce various soil physical responses in relation to soil and climate conditions, thus affecting crop performance in permanent raised beds...The no-till seeders of various soil opener configurations have been shown to produce various soil physical responses in relation to soil and climate conditions, thus affecting crop performance in permanent raised beds （PRB） systems. This is particularly important in arid Northwest China where large volumes of residue are retained on the soil surface after harvest. In Zhangye, Gansu Province, China, a field trial assessed the effects of three typical （powered-chopper, powered-cutter and powered-disc） PRB no-till seeders and one traditional seeder on soil disturbance, residue cover index, bulk density, fuel consumption, plant growth, and subsequent yield. In general, seedbed conditions and crop performance for PRB no- till seeders seeded plots were better than for traditional seeded plots. In PRB cropping system, the powered-chopper seeder decreased mean soil disturbance and increased residue cover index compared to powered-disc and -cutter seeders. However, the results indicated that soil bulk density was 2.3-4.8% higher, soil temperature was 0.2-0.6℃ lower, and spring wheat emergence was 3.2-4.7% less. This was attributed to greater levels of residue cover and firmer seedbeds. Spring maize and wheat performance in the powered-cutter and -disc treatments was better （non-significant） than powered- chopper treatment. So powered disc no-till seeder, which generally provided the best planting condition and the highest yield, appeared to be the suitable seeder in heavy residue cover conditions. Considering the precision requirements for soil disturbance and residue cover, the powered strip-chopping no-till seeder could be a suitable option for PRB cropping system in Northwest China. Although these results are preliminary, they are still valuable for the design and selection of no-till seeders for PRB cropping systems in arid Northwest China.展开更多
Dry direct-seeded rice(DDR) sown using a multifunctional seeder that performs synchronous rotary tillage and sowing has received increased attention because it is highly efficient,relatively cheap,and environmentally ...Dry direct-seeded rice(DDR) sown using a multifunctional seeder that performs synchronous rotary tillage and sowing has received increased attention because it is highly efficient,relatively cheap,and environmentally friendly.However,this method of rice production may produce lower yields in a rice–wheat rotation system because of its poor seedling establishment.To address this problem,we performed field experiments to determine the rice yield at five seedling density levels(B1,B2,B3,B4,and B5=100,190,280,370,and 460 seedlings m-2,respectively) and clarify the physiological basis of yield formation.We selected a representative high-quality rice variety and a multifunctional seeder that used in a typical rice–wheat rotation area in 2016 and 2018.The proportion of main stem panicle increased with increasing seedling density.There was a parabolic relationship between yield and seedling density,and the maximum yield(9.34-9.47 t ha-1) was obtained under B3.The maximum yield was associated with a higher total spikelet number m-2 and greater biomass accumulation from heading to maturity.The higher total spikelet number m-2 under B3 was attributed to an increase in panicle number m-2 compared with B1 and B2.Although the panicle numbers also increased under B4 and B5,these increases were insufficient to compensate for the reduced spikelet numbers per panicle.Lower biomass,smaller leaf area,and lower N uptake per plant from the stem elongation stage to the heading stage were partially responsible for the smaller panicle size at higher seedling density levels such as B5.The higher biomass accumulation under B3 was ascribed to the increases in the photosynthetic rate of the top three leaves m-2 of land,crop growth rate,net assimilation rate,and leaf area index.Furthermore,the B3 rice population was marked by a higher grain–leaf ratio,as well as a lower export ratio and transport ratio of biomass per stem-sheath.A quadratic function predicted that 260-290 seedlings m-2 is the optimum seedling density for achieving maximum yield.Together,these results suggested that appropriately increasing the seedling density,and thereby increasing the proportion of panicles formed by the main stem,is an effective approach for obtaining a higher yield in DDR sown using a multifunctional seeder in a rice–wheat rotation system.展开更多
Based on the mechanical and physical properties study of forage grass seeds, multi-line with one-device type metering device was designed. It was composed of adjustable screw, stirrer, metering device housing and cent...Based on the mechanical and physical properties study of forage grass seeds, multi-line with one-device type metering device was designed. It was composed of adjustable screw, stirrer, metering device housing and central metering sheave and so on. The sowing rate can be set by turning the screw to change the working length of the central metering sheave relative to the metering device housing. The stirrer inside of the sheave housing is used to prevent seeds overhead. And metering of different sizes of seed is adjusted by changing the position of internal components of the slot wheel mechanism. Innovative design on the structure of the central metering sheave was finished. According to the structure parameters and physical characteristic parameters, different seed sowing rate of per hectares was calculated. And then the working length scale of the central metering groove wheel was made. And there is a one-to-one correspondence between scale values and sowing quantity per hectare of different kinds of seed.展开更多
In this study, the modeling and simulating of seeder were researched, and the method of virtual designing of seeder using computer was implemented. Based on these, general method of seeder virtual simulation was imple...In this study, the modeling and simulating of seeder were researched, and the method of virtual designing of seeder using computer was implemented. Based on these, general method of seeder virtual simulation was implemented using eon studio. The virtual designing, operation showing of farm machinery can be operated on website.展开更多
The annual rainfall is low and the fresh water resources are scarce for the rainfed farming in dry zone of northern China,which seriously affects the sowing and growth of spring corn. In order to solve this problem,th...The annual rainfall is low and the fresh water resources are scarce for the rainfed farming in dry zone of northern China,which seriously affects the sowing and growth of spring corn. In order to solve this problem,the technology of ridge-mulching and side-sowing of spring corn is put forward,the supporting compound operation seeder is developed,and the effect of different speed on the quality of sowing is tested and analyzed. Under the test conditions described in this paper,the seeding operation with a high speed( up to 6 km/h) can be realized,and the quality of the seeding operation can meet the requirements of the national standards. The application of this machine can solve the problem of " drought damage at the booting stage" for spring corn,thereby realizing the deep fusion of farming machine and agronomy in dry farming of northern China,and achieving the integration of farming machine and agronomy.展开更多
The transplanter for root-washing and soil-bear-ing seedlings has not been perfect in South China,especially in muhicrop regions,The reason for thisis mainly because the farmers have difficulty onoperating and maintai...The transplanter for root-washing and soil-bear-ing seedlings has not been perfect in South China,especially in muhicrop regions,The reason for thisis mainly because the farmers have difficulty onoperating and maintaining the machine for its com-plex design.One of the recent interests in rice culti-展开更多
To solve the problem of field waterlogging during wheat sowing in rice-wheat rotation areas,which causes sticky and wet soil,thus affecting the growth of wheat,this paper proposed a sloped ditching method based on las...To solve the problem of field waterlogging during wheat sowing in rice-wheat rotation areas,which causes sticky and wet soil,thus affecting the growth of wheat,this paper proposed a sloped ditching method based on laser alignment technology,and designed a combined ditching device with a front ditching shovel(FDS)and a rear ditching plow(RDP)to create sloped drainage furrows when sowing wheat.The key factors affecting the performance of RDP and value ranges were determined through theoretical analysis.Through discrete element method(DEM)simulation,the influence of different structural parameter combinations on slope stability was studied,and the optimal parameter combination was determined as the soil lifting angle of 50°,the minimum element angle of 35°,and the maximum element angle of 40°.The field test showed that the ditching device can effectively create sloped trapezoidal drainage furrows.The slope stability coefficient and slope accuracy coefficient were both greater than 85%,which meets the requirements of drainage.This paper provides a new ditching method and theoretical basis for the development of a sowing and ditching combined machine in rice stubble fields.展开更多
The benefits of conservation agriculture(CA)have been widely recognized and CA has been widely adopted in many parts of the world.However,there are some factors that limit the widespread adoption of CA in Asia.The mos...The benefits of conservation agriculture(CA)have been widely recognized and CA has been widely adopted in many parts of the world.However,there are some factors that limit the widespread adoption of CA in Asia.The most prominent factor appears to be the lack of suitable CA seeders for small to medium sized land-holding(SLH)farmers.This paper summarizes the small to medium no-till and minimum-till seeders currently available in Asia,and classifies these seeders into four types:manually operated units,animal traction seeders,two-wheel tractor and four-wheel tractor driven seeders.Detailed characteristics have been provided for some typical CA seeders and comparisons were made as to their suitability under particular working conditions.Typically manual and animal traction seeders are confined to small farms and hilly areas,while the larger CA seeders suited to four-wheel tractors are used on larger acreages.To ensure seeding performance on most four-wheel tractor CA seeders,two types of anti-blocking mechanisms(passive and active anti-blocking)have been fitted.Finally,the paper proposes a future direction and development of CA seeders for small/medium size farms in Asia,and also suggests changes in policy support,improvement of anti-blocking mechanisms,suitability for various crops,geographical zones and the contribution of development by public private partnerships to advance the adoption of CA seeders.展开更多
In order to optimize the parameters of bowl-tray rice precision seeder and improve its performance,three major factors respectively at five levels,including shaped hole diameter,vertical displacement of rice seeds and...In order to optimize the parameters of bowl-tray rice precision seeder and improve its performance,three major factors respectively at five levels,including shaped hole diameter,vertical displacement of rice seeds and rotating speed of cam,were tested,the quadratic orthogonal rotational regression experiments were conducted,and the effects on seeding rate,leakage sowing rate and the injury rate were investigated.The test results show that factors affecting rice seeding rate are in the order of shaped hole diameter,rotating speed of cam and vertical displacement of rice seeds.The factors affecting rice planting leakage rate are in the order of shaped hole diameter,vertical displacement of rice seeds and rotating speed of cam,and the factors affecting rice injury rate are in the order of rotating speed of cam,vertical displacement of rice seeds and shaped hole diameter.Optimal parameters(shaped hole diameter:10 mm,vertical displacement of rice seeds:27 mm,rotating speed of cam:13 r/min)and performance index(seeding rate:95.43%,leakage sowing rate:0.37%,injury rate:0.58%)provided the basis for design and performance improvement of the bowl-tray rice precision seeder.展开更多
In order to improve the seeder’seed-filling ability of the dipper hill-drop precision direct rice seeder,and to meet the mechanization requirement of high speed operation,the self-designed seeder was taken as the obj...In order to improve the seeder’seed-filling ability of the dipper hill-drop precision direct rice seeder,and to meet the mechanization requirement of high speed operation,the self-designed seeder was taken as the objective to explore its seed-filling mechanism and the movement status of rice seed in seed box from the perspective of mechanics.The force models of seed-filling process by dipper were established,and the influential regularity of its rotation speed to compressive resistance of seed population was analyzed as well.The image processing Module-Clipping of discrete element simulation software EDEM was used in the virtual simulation analysis for the process of the seed filling into the dipper,and the velocity relation curve and the force changing curve between rotation speed and seeds were obtained.According to the virtual experiment,the composite filling force of seeds,i.e.the qualified rate on filled rice seed amounts was the largest when rotation speed was at 40 r/min.The performance test bed of seeder was used to verify the simulation results,in which the qualified rate on scooped rice seed amounts was taken as the index,and six rotation speeds of seed-filling dipper were also selected for analysis of seed-filling ability of the device.The results are as follows:with the increase of working speed,the qualified rate on filled rice seed amounts fluctuated with a trend of cosine curve,the largest value was 94.16%occurred when the rotation speed of seed-filling dipper was at 40 r/min.The variation trend of simulation value was approximately consistent with that of verification value.The study can provide a reference for the research and development of mechanical seeder.展开更多
According to the requirement of assorted maize transplanting machine,a maize bud-seed precise sowing device was presented for use in cold areas.Experiments were performed to optimise the parameters of a maize bowl-tra...According to the requirement of assorted maize transplanting machine,a maize bud-seed precise sowing device was presented for use in cold areas.Experiments were performed to optimise the parameters of a maize bowl-tray precise seeder to improve the seed-filling performance.When the diameter of brush seed wheel was 78 mm,the clearance of brushing seed was 3 mm,with the maize varieties Demeiya 1,the moisture content about 40%,the depth of shaped hole 6 mm,the two major factors,the diameter of shaped hole and the velocity of seed box,were tested at five levels for each factor using the orthogonal rotational regression experiment.The effects on the single-seed rate,multi-seed rate,empty-seed rate,broken-bud rate and damage rate were investigated.The test results indicated that the factors affecting the single-seed rate and the multi-seed rate were the diameters of shaped hole and the velocity of seeds box,and the factor affecting the empty-seed rate was primarily the diameter of shaped hole.This study determined the optimal parameters,and verified the results,which provide the basis for the design and performance improvement of the maize bud-seed bowl-tray precision seeder.展开更多
Corn and soybeans should be sown between 5 cm and 10 cm apart in mixed cultivation to increase protein content and improve productivity of the forage.However,existing sowers cannot plant at intervals of less than 20 c...Corn and soybeans should be sown between 5 cm and 10 cm apart in mixed cultivation to increase protein content and improve productivity of the forage.However,existing sowers cannot plant at intervals of less than 20 cm.Consequently,mixed cultivation of corn and soybeans is currently performed by first sowing corn seeds with a tractor and then manually planting soybean seeds.This method results in irregular intervals between the seeds,it is laborious and time consuming.This study aimed at developing a seeder that can simultaneously,precisely and efficiently plant corn and soybean.The geometrical and rheological properties of corn and soybeans were initially measured.The seed conveying equipment were designed using the EDEM software.The sowing interval between seeds,depth of soil over planted seed,and sowing performance were analyzed.The EDEM simulation results indicated that a 6-mm-wide and 3-mm-deep grooved seed-delivering roller had the highest particle mobility of the designs considered,with a 2.5%misplanting rate.A performance test showed that no misplanting occurred in the sections sowed with soybean seeds at a seeding interval that averaged 32 mm(321 seeds sown in 10 m)and that misplanting occurred in one section sowed with corn at a seeding interval that averaged 247 mm(40 seeds sown over 10 m).The sowing efficiency for both corn and soybeans was found to be 0.42 h/hm2.The average depth of soil over seed was 32.7 mm for soybean and 39.7 mm for corn.These average depths are within the stipulated range for the depth of soil over seed,which is 5 to 10 times the seed size.This study developed an efficient seeding machine that can simultaneously plant soybean and corn precisely,consequently improving forage yield and saving man-hours.展开更多
An electric seeder for small-size vegetable seeds was designed based on the power drive and the optical fiber detection technology.The seeder is driven by electric power during the sowing process.At the same time,usin...An electric seeder for small-size vegetable seeds was designed based on the power drive and the optical fiber detection technology.The seeder is driven by electric power during the sowing process.At the same time,using the fiber sensor technology to monitor the sowing condition,the seeder is more efficient with high seeding precision in terms of different seed sizes.In order to achieve the precision seeding for the 2-10 mm seeds,the driving motor is equipped in the rear crackle.The power drive reduces pollution and dyeing.Also the other components of the electric seeder were modularly designed.The seeder was designed with buckle,which could be quickly disassembled on the sowing machine to replace the sowing wheel.It can quickly adjust row spacing and sowing depth during sowing process to meet the requirements of agricultural planting.Field test was carried out for coriander,pakchoi,and radish on the accuracy and monitoring of the system,respectively.The results showed that during the field operation,the sowing precision of the sowing machine was 95%.When the seeder worked at the speeds of 3 km/h and 4 km/h,the relative error of the monitoring precision of the system was less than 6%.This system can meet the real-time monitoring requirements of the seed metering device and improve the quality of the sowing work.展开更多
To adapt to the diversity of hybrid rice and meet its requirements of precision seeding,a rice pneumatic seeder with adjustable seeding rates was designed in this study.The seeder employed an independent vortex pump t...To adapt to the diversity of hybrid rice and meet its requirements of precision seeding,a rice pneumatic seeder with adjustable seeding rates was designed in this study.The seeder employed an independent vortex pump to provide the air source for the seed metering device.According to the requirements of air flow in the seed metering device,a sub-pipeline and a general pipeline were designed.The performances of the two types of pipelines were verified by the air pressure uniformity tests.The results showed that the sub-pipeline can distribute the air pressure more evenly than the general pipeline.The coefficient of variation of the sub-pipeline pressure was less than 5%.Wuyou 1179 hybrid rice was selected as the experimental object.The field seeding tests were carried out with different negative pressures and different numbers of groups of sucking holes as experimental factors.The results showed that the average qualified rate of seeding was 93.35%when only 2 groups of sucking holes were working under the seed sucking negative pressure of 2.0 kPa.The average qualified rate of seeding was 87.21%when 3 groups of sucking holes were working under the seed sucking negative pressure of 1.6 kPa.The average qualified rate of seeding was 83.73%when 4 groups of sucking holes were working under the seed sucking negative pressure of 1.6 kPa.The average qualified rate of seeding was 79.86%when 5 groups of sucking holes were working under the seed sucking negative pressure of 1.6 kPa.The main factors affecting the seeding effect were analyzed and the feasibility of a rice pneumatic seeder with adjustable seeding rates was verified by field tests.The research results can provide a basis for its practical production and application.展开更多
基金financed by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51175499)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation, China (6112015)the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)
文摘The no-till seeders of various soil opener configurations have been shown to produce various soil physical responses in relation to soil and climate conditions, thus affecting crop performance in permanent raised beds （PRB） systems. This is particularly important in arid Northwest China where large volumes of residue are retained on the soil surface after harvest. In Zhangye, Gansu Province, China, a field trial assessed the effects of three typical （powered-chopper, powered-cutter and powered-disc） PRB no-till seeders and one traditional seeder on soil disturbance, residue cover index, bulk density, fuel consumption, plant growth, and subsequent yield. In general, seedbed conditions and crop performance for PRB no- till seeders seeded plots were better than for traditional seeded plots. In PRB cropping system, the powered-chopper seeder decreased mean soil disturbance and increased residue cover index compared to powered-disc and -cutter seeders. However, the results indicated that soil bulk density was 2.3-4.8% higher, soil temperature was 0.2-0.6℃ lower, and spring wheat emergence was 3.2-4.7% less. This was attributed to greater levels of residue cover and firmer seedbeds. Spring maize and wheat performance in the powered-cutter and -disc treatments was better （non-significant） than powered- chopper treatment. So powered disc no-till seeder, which generally provided the best planting condition and the highest yield, appeared to be the suitable seeder in heavy residue cover conditions. Considering the precision requirements for soil disturbance and residue cover, the powered strip-chopping no-till seeder could be a suitable option for PRB cropping system in Northwest China. Although these results are preliminary, they are still valuable for the design and selection of no-till seeders for PRB cropping systems in arid Northwest China.
基金the Jiangsu Agriculture Science and Technology Innovation Fund, China (CX(20)1012)the Jiangsu Demonstration Project of Modern Agricultural Machinery Equipment and Technology, China (NJ2020-58)+3 种基金the Jiangsu Technical System of Rice Industry, China (JATS[2020]432)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2016YFD0300503)the earmarked fund for China Agriculture Research System (CARS-01-27)the Yangzhou University Scientific Research and Innovation Program, China (XKYCX20_022)。
文摘Dry direct-seeded rice(DDR) sown using a multifunctional seeder that performs synchronous rotary tillage and sowing has received increased attention because it is highly efficient,relatively cheap,and environmentally friendly.However,this method of rice production may produce lower yields in a rice–wheat rotation system because of its poor seedling establishment.To address this problem,we performed field experiments to determine the rice yield at five seedling density levels(B1,B2,B3,B4,and B5=100,190,280,370,and 460 seedlings m-2,respectively) and clarify the physiological basis of yield formation.We selected a representative high-quality rice variety and a multifunctional seeder that used in a typical rice–wheat rotation area in 2016 and 2018.The proportion of main stem panicle increased with increasing seedling density.There was a parabolic relationship between yield and seedling density,and the maximum yield(9.34-9.47 t ha-1) was obtained under B3.The maximum yield was associated with a higher total spikelet number m-2 and greater biomass accumulation from heading to maturity.The higher total spikelet number m-2 under B3 was attributed to an increase in panicle number m-2 compared with B1 and B2.Although the panicle numbers also increased under B4 and B5,these increases were insufficient to compensate for the reduced spikelet numbers per panicle.Lower biomass,smaller leaf area,and lower N uptake per plant from the stem elongation stage to the heading stage were partially responsible for the smaller panicle size at higher seedling density levels such as B5.The higher biomass accumulation under B3 was ascribed to the increases in the photosynthetic rate of the top three leaves m-2 of land,crop growth rate,net assimilation rate,and leaf area index.Furthermore,the B3 rice population was marked by a higher grain–leaf ratio,as well as a lower export ratio and transport ratio of biomass per stem-sheath.A quadratic function predicted that 260-290 seedlings m-2 is the optimum seedling density for achieving maximum yield.Together,these results suggested that appropriately increasing the seedling density,and thereby increasing the proportion of panicles formed by the main stem,is an effective approach for obtaining a higher yield in DDR sown using a multifunctional seeder in a rice–wheat rotation system.
文摘Based on the mechanical and physical properties study of forage grass seeds, multi-line with one-device type metering device was designed. It was composed of adjustable screw, stirrer, metering device housing and central metering sheave and so on. The sowing rate can be set by turning the screw to change the working length of the central metering sheave relative to the metering device housing. The stirrer inside of the sheave housing is used to prevent seeds overhead. And metering of different sizes of seed is adjusted by changing the position of internal components of the slot wheel mechanism. Innovative design on the structure of the central metering sheave was finished. According to the structure parameters and physical characteristic parameters, different seed sowing rate of per hectares was calculated. And then the working length scale of the central metering groove wheel was made. And there is a one-to-one correspondence between scale values and sowing quantity per hectare of different kinds of seed.
基金Supported by Heilongjiang New Century High Education Teaching Reform Project (HeiJiaoGaoHan[2008]No.8)
文摘In this study, the modeling and simulating of seeder were researched, and the method of virtual designing of seeder using computer was implemented. Based on these, general method of seeder virtual simulation was implemented using eon studio. The virtual designing, operation showing of farm machinery can be operated on website.
基金Supported by Project of Bohai Granary in Hebei Province(2013BAD05B0504)Science and Technology Innovation Project of Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences(F17C10007-4)
文摘The annual rainfall is low and the fresh water resources are scarce for the rainfed farming in dry zone of northern China,which seriously affects the sowing and growth of spring corn. In order to solve this problem,the technology of ridge-mulching and side-sowing of spring corn is put forward,the supporting compound operation seeder is developed,and the effect of different speed on the quality of sowing is tested and analyzed. Under the test conditions described in this paper,the seeding operation with a high speed( up to 6 km/h) can be realized,and the quality of the seeding operation can meet the requirements of the national standards. The application of this machine can solve the problem of " drought damage at the booting stage" for spring corn,thereby realizing the deep fusion of farming machine and agronomy in dry farming of northern China,and achieving the integration of farming machine and agronomy.
文摘The transplanter for root-washing and soil-bear-ing seedlings has not been perfect in South China,especially in muhicrop regions,The reason for thisis mainly because the farmers have difficulty onoperating and maintaining the machine for its com-plex design.One of the recent interests in rice culti-
基金funded by the China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA(Grant No.CARS-03)supported by the 2115 Talent Development Program of China Agricultural University.
文摘To solve the problem of field waterlogging during wheat sowing in rice-wheat rotation areas,which causes sticky and wet soil,thus affecting the growth of wheat,this paper proposed a sloped ditching method based on laser alignment technology,and designed a combined ditching device with a front ditching shovel(FDS)and a rear ditching plow(RDP)to create sloped drainage furrows when sowing wheat.The key factors affecting the performance of RDP and value ranges were determined through theoretical analysis.Through discrete element method(DEM)simulation,the influence of different structural parameter combinations on slope stability was studied,and the optimal parameter combination was determined as the soil lifting angle of 50°,the minimum element angle of 35°,and the maximum element angle of 40°.The field test showed that the ditching device can effectively create sloped trapezoidal drainage furrows.The slope stability coefficient and slope accuracy coefficient were both greater than 85%,which meets the requirements of drainage.This paper provides a new ditching method and theoretical basis for the development of a sowing and ditching combined machine in rice stubble fields.
基金supported by the Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University of China(Grant No.IRT13039).
文摘The benefits of conservation agriculture(CA)have been widely recognized and CA has been widely adopted in many parts of the world.However,there are some factors that limit the widespread adoption of CA in Asia.The most prominent factor appears to be the lack of suitable CA seeders for small to medium sized land-holding(SLH)farmers.This paper summarizes the small to medium no-till and minimum-till seeders currently available in Asia,and classifies these seeders into four types:manually operated units,animal traction seeders,two-wheel tractor and four-wheel tractor driven seeders.Detailed characteristics have been provided for some typical CA seeders and comparisons were made as to their suitability under particular working conditions.Typically manual and animal traction seeders are confined to small farms and hilly areas,while the larger CA seeders suited to four-wheel tractors are used on larger acreages.To ensure seeding performance on most four-wheel tractor CA seeders,two types of anti-blocking mechanisms(passive and active anti-blocking)have been fitted.Finally,the paper proposes a future direction and development of CA seeders for small/medium size farms in Asia,and also suggests changes in policy support,improvement of anti-blocking mechanisms,suitability for various crops,geographical zones and the contribution of development by public private partnerships to advance the adoption of CA seeders.
基金This work was supported by Science and Technology Research Projects of Education of the Heilongjiang Province of China(12531439)Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province of China(E201331)Heilongjiang Province Agricultural Reclamation Administration Science and Technology Projects(HNk11A-09-11-02).
文摘In order to optimize the parameters of bowl-tray rice precision seeder and improve its performance,three major factors respectively at five levels,including shaped hole diameter,vertical displacement of rice seeds and rotating speed of cam,were tested,the quadratic orthogonal rotational regression experiments were conducted,and the effects on seeding rate,leakage sowing rate and the injury rate were investigated.The test results show that factors affecting rice seeding rate are in the order of shaped hole diameter,rotating speed of cam and vertical displacement of rice seeds.The factors affecting rice planting leakage rate are in the order of shaped hole diameter,vertical displacement of rice seeds and rotating speed of cam,and the factors affecting rice injury rate are in the order of rotating speed of cam,vertical displacement of rice seeds and shaped hole diameter.Optimal parameters(shaped hole diameter:10 mm,vertical displacement of rice seeds:27 mm,rotating speed of cam:13 r/min)and performance index(seeding rate:95.43%,leakage sowing rate:0.37%,injury rate:0.58%)provided the basis for design and performance improvement of the bowl-tray rice precision seeder.
基金The authors thank the financial support provided by the National Industry System of Rice Technology of China(CARS-01-44),Heilongjiang Modern Industrial Technology Collaborative Innovation System.
文摘In order to improve the seeder’seed-filling ability of the dipper hill-drop precision direct rice seeder,and to meet the mechanization requirement of high speed operation,the self-designed seeder was taken as the objective to explore its seed-filling mechanism and the movement status of rice seed in seed box from the perspective of mechanics.The force models of seed-filling process by dipper were established,and the influential regularity of its rotation speed to compressive resistance of seed population was analyzed as well.The image processing Module-Clipping of discrete element simulation software EDEM was used in the virtual simulation analysis for the process of the seed filling into the dipper,and the velocity relation curve and the force changing curve between rotation speed and seeds were obtained.According to the virtual experiment,the composite filling force of seeds,i.e.the qualified rate on filled rice seed amounts was the largest when rotation speed was at 40 r/min.The performance test bed of seeder was used to verify the simulation results,in which the qualified rate on scooped rice seed amounts was taken as the index,and six rotation speeds of seed-filling dipper were also selected for analysis of seed-filling ability of the device.The results are as follows:with the increase of working speed,the qualified rate on filled rice seed amounts fluctuated with a trend of cosine curve,the largest value was 94.16%occurred when the rotation speed of seed-filling dipper was at 40 r/min.The variation trend of simulation value was approximately consistent with that of verification value.The study can provide a reference for the research and development of mechanical seeder.
基金funded by the Science and Technology Research Project of Education Department of Heilongjiang Province(12531458)Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education jointly funded subject(20132305110003)Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(E201331).
文摘According to the requirement of assorted maize transplanting machine,a maize bud-seed precise sowing device was presented for use in cold areas.Experiments were performed to optimise the parameters of a maize bowl-tray precise seeder to improve the seed-filling performance.When the diameter of brush seed wheel was 78 mm,the clearance of brushing seed was 3 mm,with the maize varieties Demeiya 1,the moisture content about 40%,the depth of shaped hole 6 mm,the two major factors,the diameter of shaped hole and the velocity of seed box,were tested at five levels for each factor using the orthogonal rotational regression experiment.The effects on the single-seed rate,multi-seed rate,empty-seed rate,broken-bud rate and damage rate were investigated.The test results indicated that the factors affecting the single-seed rate and the multi-seed rate were the diameters of shaped hole and the velocity of seeds box,and the factor affecting the empty-seed rate was primarily the diameter of shaped hole.This study determined the optimal parameters,and verified the results,which provide the basis for the design and performance improvement of the maize bud-seed bowl-tray precision seeder.
基金Korea Institute of Planning and Evaluation for Technology in Food,Agriculture,Forestry and Fisheries(IPET)through Agri-Bio Industry Technology Development Program,funded by Ministry of Agriculture,Food and Rural Affairs(MAFRA)(314024-3)Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Education(NRF-2014R1A1A2057491).
文摘Corn and soybeans should be sown between 5 cm and 10 cm apart in mixed cultivation to increase protein content and improve productivity of the forage.However,existing sowers cannot plant at intervals of less than 20 cm.Consequently,mixed cultivation of corn and soybeans is currently performed by first sowing corn seeds with a tractor and then manually planting soybean seeds.This method results in irregular intervals between the seeds,it is laborious and time consuming.This study aimed at developing a seeder that can simultaneously,precisely and efficiently plant corn and soybean.The geometrical and rheological properties of corn and soybeans were initially measured.The seed conveying equipment were designed using the EDEM software.The sowing interval between seeds,depth of soil over planted seed,and sowing performance were analyzed.The EDEM simulation results indicated that a 6-mm-wide and 3-mm-deep grooved seed-delivering roller had the highest particle mobility of the designs considered,with a 2.5%misplanting rate.A performance test showed that no misplanting occurred in the sections sowed with soybean seeds at a seeding interval that averaged 32 mm(321 seeds sown in 10 m)and that misplanting occurred in one section sowed with corn at a seeding interval that averaged 247 mm(40 seeds sown over 10 m).The sowing efficiency for both corn and soybeans was found to be 0.42 h/hm2.The average depth of soil over seed was 32.7 mm for soybean and 39.7 mm for corn.These average depths are within the stipulated range for the depth of soil over seed,which is 5 to 10 times the seed size.This study developed an efficient seeding machine that can simultaneously plant soybean and corn precisely,consequently improving forage yield and saving man-hours.
基金The work was sponsored by the National Key Research and Development Program of China Sub-project(No.2017YFD0700502)the Innovation Scientists and Technicians Troop Construction Projects of Henan Province(No.184200510017)+1 种基金Key Research and Development Program of Yunnan Province(No.2018ZC001)the key scientific and technological projects of Henan Province(No.172102110021).
文摘An electric seeder for small-size vegetable seeds was designed based on the power drive and the optical fiber detection technology.The seeder is driven by electric power during the sowing process.At the same time,using the fiber sensor technology to monitor the sowing condition,the seeder is more efficient with high seeding precision in terms of different seed sizes.In order to achieve the precision seeding for the 2-10 mm seeds,the driving motor is equipped in the rear crackle.The power drive reduces pollution and dyeing.Also the other components of the electric seeder were modularly designed.The seeder was designed with buckle,which could be quickly disassembled on the sowing machine to replace the sowing wheel.It can quickly adjust row spacing and sowing depth during sowing process to meet the requirements of agricultural planting.Field test was carried out for coriander,pakchoi,and radish on the accuracy and monitoring of the system,respectively.The results showed that during the field operation,the sowing precision of the sowing machine was 95%.When the seeder worked at the speeds of 3 km/h and 4 km/h,the relative error of the monitoring precision of the system was less than 6%.This system can meet the real-time monitoring requirements of the seed metering device and improve the quality of the sowing work.
基金The authors are thankful for funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.31871529,the earmarked fund for the National key research program of China under Grant No.2017YFD07000700,2017YFD07000704,and China Agriculture Research System under Grant CARS-01-41.The authos also acknowledge the anonymous reviewers for their critical comments and suggestions for improving the manuscript.
文摘To adapt to the diversity of hybrid rice and meet its requirements of precision seeding,a rice pneumatic seeder with adjustable seeding rates was designed in this study.The seeder employed an independent vortex pump to provide the air source for the seed metering device.According to the requirements of air flow in the seed metering device,a sub-pipeline and a general pipeline were designed.The performances of the two types of pipelines were verified by the air pressure uniformity tests.The results showed that the sub-pipeline can distribute the air pressure more evenly than the general pipeline.The coefficient of variation of the sub-pipeline pressure was less than 5%.Wuyou 1179 hybrid rice was selected as the experimental object.The field seeding tests were carried out with different negative pressures and different numbers of groups of sucking holes as experimental factors.The results showed that the average qualified rate of seeding was 93.35%when only 2 groups of sucking holes were working under the seed sucking negative pressure of 2.0 kPa.The average qualified rate of seeding was 87.21%when 3 groups of sucking holes were working under the seed sucking negative pressure of 1.6 kPa.The average qualified rate of seeding was 83.73%when 4 groups of sucking holes were working under the seed sucking negative pressure of 1.6 kPa.The average qualified rate of seeding was 79.86%when 5 groups of sucking holes were working under the seed sucking negative pressure of 1.6 kPa.The main factors affecting the seeding effect were analyzed and the feasibility of a rice pneumatic seeder with adjustable seeding rates was verified by field tests.The research results can provide a basis for its practical production and application.
